Abt Associates Vacancies 2019

Abt Britain is seeking both short-term and long-term Social Protection experts for a System Strengthening and governance programme in Ghana. We are looking for a range of expertise with proven experience in the following technical areas in Ghana or other West African countries, at the institutional level:

• Cash transfers
• Conditional cash transfers
• Livelihoods
• Skills training
• Local government service delivery strengthening

Job Description

Job Title: Social Protection Experts 

Abt Britain is looking for experts with proven experience delivering health impacts in complex and challenging operational environments. Candidates will need to convey this impact through their applications and have clear examples to illustrate this impact. The individuals should also be value driven, in alignment with Abt Associates: being committed to excellence, mission-driven, global in their outlook, collaborative and holding themselves accountable through the work they do.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree qualified in a related field, preferably Masters
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills are required
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required
• Fluency in Twi and other Ghanaian languages is advantageous

General Professional Experience:

• Experience in Ghana working in social protection, with demonstrable impact
• Work experience liaising with and supporting the private sector, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Ministry of Local Government, LEAP secretariat, regional or international organisations and/or civil society organisations in Ghana
• Experience working for donors is essential, with a preference for experience with DFID
• Experience working in DFID priority countries is also advantageous